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Hello I'm designing a 19" 1U rack enclosure. I'd like it 11" deep. I have the front and back designed. I found a template zip that I think is what I need. I can't seem to get the depth of the side/top and bottom panel correct. When I may them longer I can't get the screw holes to move with it. I'm not 100% I have the correct template. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Hello I'm designing a 19" 1U rack enclosure. I'd like it 11" deep. I have the front and back designed. I found a template zip that I think is what I need. I can't seem to get the depth of the side/top and bottom panel correct. When I may them longer I can't get the screw holes to move with it. I'm not 100% I have the correct template. Any help is greatly appreciated.

The holes don't move when you change the size of the panel. You would need to adjust that as well.

I know that the enclosure design can be sometimes painful. Therefore we check every single enclosure order that comes in and make sure it fits together. So no worries, we contact you if something doesn't make sense. You can also always leave a note for us, pointing out where you want us to double check.

You can snap objects to the grid (you define the distance in 'settings') or you can enter the exact coordinates.

There are two ways to enter the coordinates. Easiest way is to activate the 'object property' window under 'view.' It will show you all parameters of the selected object.

The other option is to select an object and right-click for the move option or just press 'm' on your keyboard. This will bring up the 'move' dialog with absolute and relative coordinates.

The coordinates are related to the origin you set. The origin can be anywhere. The point of origin, or zero point, is marked on a front panel with a blue cross. In order to move this point, select the option 'set origin' in the 'view' menu, or press the 'n' key. There are several ways to move the origin:

- Click the mouse in the location that you would like to move the point of origin to

- Insert exact coordinates by pressing 'm' to bring up the 'move' menu

- Using the numeric 10-key pad, imagine the key pad as coordinates within your panel. By pressing 1, 3, 7 or 9, the point of origin will be placed in the corresponding corner. 2, 4, 6 and 8 will move the point of origin to the midpoint of the corresponding edge, while 5 will move it to the center of the panel.

I just received a panel that I'm pretty happy with but a few of the engraved letters have infill smudges. Is there a recommended solvent that can be used to clean this up without damaging the anodized finish?

Thanks for the offer to return the panel but it's not necessary. The smudging was very minor; I didn't even notice it the first time I looked over the panel. Since you mentioned you used ethanol I tried some vodka on a q-tip and that did the trick.

we can mill 45 degree bevels all around (or partially around) a front panel. Cutouts can have bevels as well. However, the angle is determined by the tools we use and we currently only offer 45 degree angles. Another option is rounded edges. You can choose from radii of .5mm, 1mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm, and 3mm.

The current version of Front Panel Designer does not support bevels but we can add them for you upon request. All you need to do is add a note in the 'Remarks for Production' box. The cost of a single bevel is usually between $10 and $20. Feel free to request a quote from us for accurate pricing.